STARLINK-2384 (47803)

COSPAR: 2021-018S | Alt Name: Starlink 2384

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

March 11, 2021

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

47803

International Designator

2021-018S

Decay Date

4/25/2025

Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-2384

Alternative Name

Starlink 2384

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

The STARLINK-2384 satellite, also known as Starlink 2384, is a communication satellite manufactured by SPXS and operated under SpaceX's ownership. Launched on March 11, 2021, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (LC40) using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and a span of 9 meters. It features a Ku/Ka-band payload with optical inter-satellite links on some prototypes and is powered by solar arrays and batteries. The satellite weighs approximately 260 kilograms at launch and uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. Its primary purpose is communication.

Starlink is a satellite constellation developed by SpaceX with the aim of providing global broadband internet coverage. Thousands of small satellites are deployed in low Earth orbit (LEO), enabling high-speed internet access even in remote areas. However, the rapid increase in satellites raises concerns about space debris and the potential for collisions, which can lead to further debris creation and endanger other spacecraft. Additionally, the sheer number of Starlink satellites can affect astronomical observations by increasing light pollution. Proper deorbiting plans and international coordination are essential to mitigate these challenges and ensure long-term sustainability in space.

Physical Characteristics

Length

0.2

Diameter

2.8

Span

Dry Mass

248

Launch Mass

260

Shape

Box + pan

Radar Cross Section

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Starlink V1.0-L20-17

Purpose

Communication

Mission

Communication

Manufacturer

SPXS

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Starlink

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Krypton ion thrusters

Equipment

Ku/Ka-band payload (all), optical inter-satellite links (a few prototypes)

Power System

Solar arrays, batteries

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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